Category Archives: Variety

Cannes Chief Thierry Frémaux on Hollywood Cutbacks, Festival Politics and Industry Upheaval: ‘Our Mission Is Very Simple — to Define What Cinema Will Be in 2026’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Thierry Frmaux often says he returns to Cannes each year like an athlete ready to defend the festival's title as the reigning champion. In 2026, which marks his 25th year at the festival, that metapho...
Elskes Mar 24, 2026

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Makes History as First Movie Trailer to Cross 1 Billion Views (EXCLUSIVE)
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” keeps making history. Sony released the trailer for Tom Holland’s new Spidey adventure on May 17, and in four days it hit 1 billion views — the firs...
Jordan Moreau Mar 24, 2026

‘BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang’ Hits 18.4 Million Viewers on Netflix
K-pop sensation BTS’ live concert special reached 18.4 million viewers on Netflix. Provided by Netflix, that statistic accounts for viewers who tuned into “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang...
Selome Hailu Mar 24, 2026

Pete Holmes on His New Stand-Up Special, the Death of Late-Night TV and Doing Respectful Trans Jokes: ‘It Can’t Just Be a Cheap Laugh’
In the first two minutes of his new special "Silly Silly Fun Boy," Pete Holmes quips about his "big, dumb Mormon face" (despite the fact that he is not Mormon) and admits to sticking Q-tips deep into ...
Ethan Shanfeld Mar 24, 2026

Inside the ‘Hannah Montana’ Anniversary Concert Taping: Y2K Fashion, Confetti and Miley Cyrus Superfans
After the first renditions of her Hannah Montana hits “This Is the Life” and “The Climb,” Miley Cyrus ruffled her period-perfect blonde bangs as she settled back into the chara...
Steven J. Horowitz Mar 24, 2026

‘Jumanji 3’ Release Date Moves to Christmas, One Week After ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Dune 3’
“Jumanji” fans will have to wait a little longer to get back in the game. Sony’s Columbia Pictures shifted the release date for the Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart-led threequel to Chr...
Angelique Jackson Mar 24, 2026

Zack Fox Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
Zack Fox has signed with CAA for representation. The actor and artist recently starred as Swett in Alex Russell’s breakout film “Lurker,” a music industry thriller that won the 2026 ...
Ethan Shanfeld Mar 24, 2026

Christopher Pike’s YA Supernatural Thriller ‘Remember Me’ to Become Tubi Movie; Charlie Gillespie and Brec Bassinger to Star (EXCLUSIVE)
Tubi is adapting a spooky teen classic. “Remember Me,” a 1989 Christopher Pike YA novel, is getting a film adaptation via Tubi. Brec Bassinger (“Final Destination Bloodlines”) ...
William Earl Mar 24, 2026

HBO Max Cop Drama Pilot ‘American Blue’ Adds Five to Cast
The HBO Max drama pilot “American Blue” has added five new cast members, Variety has learned. Kelly Jenrette ("The Handmaid's Tale," "All The Sinners Bleed”), Carlito Olivero ("Step ...
Joseph Otterson Mar 24, 2026

‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Renewed for Season 20, Paramount+ Sets Season 19 Release Date
“Criminal Minds: Evolution” has been renewed for Season 20 ahead of the Season 19 premiere, Variety has learned. Paramount has also set the Season 19 premiere date, with the newest season ...
Joseph Otterson Mar 24, 2026